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PRGS vs. CVLT, QLYS, AI, MSFT, and ORCL

Should you buy Progress Software stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Progress Software with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with Progress Software include CommVault Systems (CVLT), Qualys (QLYS), C3.ai (AI), Microsoft (MSFT), and Oracle (ORCL). These companies are all part of the "systems software" industry.

How does Progress Software compare to CommVault Systems?

CommVault Systems (NASDAQ:CVLT) and Progress Software (NASDAQ:PRGS) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their risk, earnings, media sentiment, profitability, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, valuation and dividends.

In the previous week, CommVault Systems had 38 more articles in the media than Progress Software. MarketBeat recorded 40 mentions for CommVault Systems and 2 mentions for Progress Software. Progress Software's average media sentiment score of 1.55 beat CommVault Systems' score of 0.18 indicating that Progress Software is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
CommVault Systems
7 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
32 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Progress Software
2 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Very Positive

93.5% of CommVault Systems shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.0% of CommVault Systems shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 4.1% of Progress Software shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Progress Software has lower revenue, but higher earnings than CommVault Systems. Progress Software is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than CommVault Systems, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
CommVault Systems$1.18B4.25$70.66M$1.5976.79
Progress Software$977.83M1.34$73.13M$1.9515.98

Progress Software has a net margin of 8.61% compared to CommVault Systems' net margin of 5.97%. CommVault Systems' return on equity of 51.64% beat Progress Software's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
CommVault Systems5.97% 51.64% 5.88%
Progress Software 8.61%43.67%8.60%

CommVault Systems has a beta of 0.82, indicating that its share price is 18% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Progress Software has a beta of 0.83, indicating that its share price is 17% less volatile than the broader market.

CommVault Systems presently has a consensus target price of $135.00, indicating a potential upside of 10.57%. Progress Software has a consensus target price of $52.50, indicating a potential upside of 68.49%. Given Progress Software's higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Progress Software is more favorable than CommVault Systems.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
CommVault Systems
0 Sell rating(s)
8 Hold rating(s)
10 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.63
Progress Software
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.57

Summary

CommVault Systems beats Progress Software on 9 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Progress Software compare to Qualys?

Qualys (NASDAQ:QLYS) and Progress Software (NASDAQ:PRGS) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, earnings, profitability, analyst recommendations, risk, media sentiment, institutional ownership and valuation.

In the previous week, Qualys had 11 more articles in the media than Progress Software. MarketBeat recorded 13 mentions for Qualys and 2 mentions for Progress Software. Progress Software's average media sentiment score of 1.55 beat Qualys' score of 0.54 indicating that Progress Software is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Qualys
6 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Progress Software
2 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Very Positive

99.3% of Qualys shares are held by institutional investors. 1.0% of Qualys shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 4.1% of Progress Software shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Qualys has a net margin of 29.41% compared to Progress Software's net margin of 8.61%. Progress Software's return on equity of 43.67% beat Qualys' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Qualys29.41% 37.15% 19.09%
Progress Software 8.61%43.67%8.60%

Qualys has a beta of 0.65, indicating that its share price is 35% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Progress Software has a beta of 0.83, indicating that its share price is 17% less volatile than the broader market.

Qualys presently has a consensus target price of $122.14, indicating a potential upside of 10.73%. Progress Software has a consensus target price of $52.50, indicating a potential upside of 68.49%. Given Progress Software's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Progress Software is more favorable than Qualys.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Qualys
3 Sell rating(s)
11 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.06
Progress Software
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.57

Qualys has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Progress Software. Progress Software is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Qualys, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Qualys$669.12M5.81$198.32M$5.5719.80
Progress Software$977.83M1.34$73.13M$1.9515.98

Summary

Qualys beats Progress Software on 9 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Progress Software compare to C3.ai?

Progress Software (NASDAQ:PRGS) and C3.ai (NYSE:AI) are both small-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their media sentiment, analyst recommendations, dividends, earnings, profitability, valuation, institutional ownership and risk.

39.0% of C3.ai shares are held by institutional investors. 4.1% of Progress Software shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 26.5% of C3.ai shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Progress Software presently has a consensus target price of $52.50, indicating a potential upside of 68.49%. C3.ai has a consensus target price of $12.92, indicating a potential upside of 21.79%. Given Progress Software's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts clearly believe Progress Software is more favorable than C3.ai.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Progress Software
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.57
C3.ai
6 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.79

Progress Software has a beta of 0.83, indicating that its share price is 17% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, C3.ai has a beta of 2.04, indicating that its share price is 104% more volatile than the broader market.

Progress Software has a net margin of 8.61% compared to C3.ai's net margin of -187.95%. Progress Software's return on equity of 43.67% beat C3.ai's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Progress Software8.61% 43.67% 8.60%
C3.ai -187.95%-60.20%-48.79%

In the previous week, C3.ai had 49 more articles in the media than Progress Software. MarketBeat recorded 51 mentions for C3.ai and 2 mentions for Progress Software. Progress Software's average media sentiment score of 1.55 beat C3.ai's score of 0.50 indicating that Progress Software is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Progress Software
2 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Very Positive
C3.ai
19 Very Positive mention(s)
9 Positive mention(s)
8 Neutral mention(s)
5 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Progress Software has higher revenue and earnings than C3.ai. C3.ai is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Progress Software, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Progress Software$977.83M1.34$73.13M$1.9515.98
C3.ai$250.27M6.16-$470.37M-$3.34N/A

Summary

Progress Software beats C3.ai on 11 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Progress Software compare to Microsoft?

Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) and Progress Software (NASDAQ:PRGS) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their media sentiment, dividends, valuation, earnings, institutional ownership, risk, analyst recommendations and profitability.

Microsoft has a beta of 1.11, meaning that its share price is 11% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Progress Software has a beta of 0.83, meaning that its share price is 17% less volatile than the broader market.

Microsoft currently has a consensus target price of $561.20, suggesting a potential upside of 36.30%. Progress Software has a consensus target price of $52.50, suggesting a potential upside of 68.49%. Given Progress Software's higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Progress Software is more favorable than Microsoft.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Microsoft
0 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
41 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.87
Progress Software
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.57

71.1% of Microsoft shares are held by institutional investors. 0.0% of Microsoft shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 4.1% of Progress Software shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, Microsoft had 312 more articles in the media than Progress Software. MarketBeat recorded 314 mentions for Microsoft and 2 mentions for Progress Software. Progress Software's average media sentiment score of 1.55 beat Microsoft's score of 0.80 indicating that Progress Software is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Microsoft
169 Very Positive mention(s)
41 Positive mention(s)
61 Neutral mention(s)
33 Negative mention(s)
8 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Progress Software
2 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Very Positive

Microsoft has a net margin of 39.34% compared to Progress Software's net margin of 8.61%. Progress Software's return on equity of 43.67% beat Microsoft's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Microsoft39.34% 31.94% 18.47%
Progress Software 8.61%43.67%8.60%

Microsoft has higher revenue and earnings than Progress Software. Progress Software is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Microsoft, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Microsoft$281.72B10.86$101.83B$16.8024.51
Progress Software$977.83M1.34$73.13M$1.9515.98

Summary

Microsoft beats Progress Software on 12 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Progress Software compare to Oracle?

Progress Software (NASDAQ:PRGS) and Oracle (NYSE:ORCL) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their media sentiment, risk, analyst recommendations, valuation, institutional ownership, profitability, earnings and dividends.

Progress Software presently has a consensus price target of $52.50, suggesting a potential upside of 68.49%. Oracle has a consensus price target of $268.39, suggesting a potential upside of 26.80%. Given Progress Software's higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Progress Software is more favorable than Oracle.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Progress Software
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.57
Oracle
1 Sell rating(s)
9 Hold rating(s)
30 Buy rating(s)
3 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.81

In the previous week, Oracle had 164 more articles in the media than Progress Software. MarketBeat recorded 166 mentions for Oracle and 2 mentions for Progress Software. Progress Software's average media sentiment score of 1.55 beat Oracle's score of 0.86 indicating that Progress Software is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Progress Software
2 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Very Positive
Oracle
87 Very Positive mention(s)
22 Positive mention(s)
42 Neutral mention(s)
11 Negative mention(s)
2 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Oracle has higher revenue and earnings than Progress Software. Progress Software is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Oracle, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Progress Software$977.83M1.34$73.13M$1.9515.98
Oracle$57.40B10.61$12.44B$5.5738.00

Oracle has a net margin of 25.30% compared to Progress Software's net margin of 8.61%. Oracle's return on equity of 62.70% beat Progress Software's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Progress Software8.61% 43.67% 8.60%
Oracle 25.30%62.70%8.65%

Progress Software has a beta of 0.83, meaning that its share price is 17% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Oracle has a beta of 1.65, meaning that its share price is 65% more volatile than the broader market.

42.4% of Oracle shares are held by institutional investors. 4.1% of Progress Software shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 40.9% of Oracle shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Oracle beats Progress Software on 15 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

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PRGS vs. The Competition

MetricProgress SoftwareCOMP IndustryComputer SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$1.32B$147.52B$38.94B$11.99B
Dividend YieldN/A1.92%3.14%5.57%
P/E Ratio15.9820.88170.8823.74
Price / Sales1.344.99637.24107.95
Price / Cash3.7417.7048.7537.25
Price / Book2.7930.859.716.78
Net Income$73.13M$5.11B$1.07B$337.51M
7 Day Performance-11.78%-7.52%-3.08%-2.72%
1 Month Performance4.32%-2.96%4.38%1.87%
1 Year Performance-51.45%-19.82%159.73%26.60%

Progress Software Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
PRGS
Progress Software
4.193 of 5 stars
$31.16
-0.6%
$52.50
+68.5%
-51.1%$1.32B$977.83M15.982,801
CVLT
CommVault Systems
3.2506 of 5 stars
$108.09
+0.8%
$135.00
+24.9%
-37.1%$4.42B$1.18B67.983,300
QLYS
Qualys
2.9439 of 5 stars
$102.31
-0.1%
$122.14
+19.4%
-22.5%$3.61B$669.12M18.372,625
AI
C3.ai
2.7182 of 5 stars
$9.60
+3.3%
$15.93
+66.0%
-59.8%$1.35B$389.06MN/A1,181
MSFT
Microsoft
4.9869 of 5 stars
$416.03
-0.6%
$560.88
+34.8%
-11.4%$3.11T$318.27B24.76228,000

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